Overview
    Identifiers
    Inventory Number
    2930CA26
    Site Name
    Aird Farmhouse, Farm Petrusstroom No.954, Lions River District
    Site Category
    Record Administration
    Author
    sahrisprojectmanager
    Last modified
    Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 16:43
    Built Environment Recordings
    Identifiers
    Inventory Reference
    Primary?
    Yes
    Classifications
    Building type
    Architectural features

    Bibliography archive: Kearney, B. Verandas in the Mist, NMC; Ted Griffin (oral)

    Associated People
    History of use
    Use Period Use
      Location
      Location
      Mapping
      -29.537667, 30.091081
      KwaZulu-Natal
      • Umgungundlovu
      • uMngeni
      Land Parcel Details
      Type of land parcel
      Farm
      Land Parcel Reference
      Erf/Farm No: 954
      Erf/Farm Portion: 0031/RE
      Directions to Site
      farm homestead
      Grading
      GradingComment

      archiveimport Grading by: South African Heritage Resources Agency

      Statement of Significance

      Built c1882 by the transport rider James Clark this originally L-shaped, stone farmstead with hipped corrugated roof and characterictic cast-iron front verandah is recognised as one of the important homes of the Natal Midlands. Though altered and painted it retains its original character.

      Declaration
      DeclarationName
      Declaration Type
      Gazette Date
      Gazette Number
      17386
      Notice Date
      Notice Number
      1406
      Declared by (Organisation/Heritage Authority)
      Deeds Number
      T32907/1999
      Archive Status
      Register
      9-2-417-17.pdf (428.78 KB)
      Media
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